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North East Lions Club gets behind farmers (TAS)

North East Lions Club has used the proceeds from its popular Farm Feast event to support the work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Dorset Community. Yesterday a cheque for $5000 was handed to RFDS president Malcolm White.

Federation Annual Report Year 2018-19

Annual report for the federation office of the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Mobile Dental Unit Training session (QLD)

On the 9th of November 2018, Corinne Millard, Nurse Educator from Rockhampton, delivered basic life support training at the mobile dental unit, based in Sapphire.

Filling service gaps in remote communities (TAS)

A NEW mobile outreach program is helping improve access to dental services in remote Tasmanian communities. Starting with Circular Head in the north west, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is providing free screening, preventive and restorative dental services...

New Dentist for the RFDS in Tasmania (TAS)

RFDS Tasmania welcomes their first ever full time dentist to the team, the gregarious and internationally experienced, Dr Lorika Strickland.

Rural Mental Health Crisis

In the last year the Flying Doctors have seen 24,500 people to provide mental health counselling. "We could double or triple that service tomorrow and still not touch the surface," Mr Laverty said.

Aeromedical, dental and mental health bush boost

The Australian Government has committed four year funding to the RFDS today. This funding will support continued fly and drive in medical, nursing, and dental services in remote areas, and a new national mental health program. The Flying Doctor thanks all who worked to support RFDS funding.

A Day in the life of an RFDS Patient Transport Officer (TAS)

Glenice was transferred onto their stretcher then we were off to the hospital. Glenn and Wez were laidback, which was a good thing as Glenice does enjoy making fun with people. She kept attempting to knock Glenn’s hat off with her walking stick

The search is on for our hidden heroes (QLD)

The RFDS Local Hero Awards have launched across Queensland today, calling out to those community members who have rolled their sleeves up, put their hands out, or stowed away their fears in an emergency to help the Flying Doctor carry out its lifesaving work.

2018 Local Heroes Announced (QLD)

Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.

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A new vision in aviation (QLD)

The RFDS (Queensland Section) has made Australian aviation history after taking delivery of the Proline Fusion cockpit flight display technology, the first of its kind in the country. Deputy Head of Flying Operations, Clayton Nankivell explains.

Visit Us

Learn about the many RFDS tourist facilities you can visit around the country.

Flying Doctor team tackles men's health at Flinders Island Show (TAS)

Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Flinders Island Show to prevent a visit to the hospital.

Happy 20th birthday to our Townsville Base (QLD)

From 794 patients transported in its first year, to almost 2,000 today - the Townsville RFDS Base sure has grown up in 20 years.

When every second counts (QLD)

The Fisk family found out the hard way that no matter where you live in Australia, the Flying Doctor is here to help.

Making Headlice history in George Town (TAS)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service partnered with the University of Tasmania and Anglicare to deliver free education sessions for children and families at George Town.

RFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation (QLD)

​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.

RFDS calls for a healthier Tasmania (TAS)

RFDS Tasmania has provided a supplementary submission to the Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan.

RFDS Local Hero Award Recipients Announced (QLD)

The hidden heroes behind the Flying Doctor have been honoured.

Flying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes (QLD)

Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.